The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-26

When the last solemn rites had been per-
formed, and all the hOnOrs that affection
and reverence could suggest had been paid
10 the mortal remains of the great states
man, the thoughts of the people turned to
The means of preserving his memory in
some enduring form, so that future genera
IONS might have constantly before them
reminder of his virtues and of the principles
Tor which he lived.
PLANS FOR A MONUMENT.
Various plans were set on foot for the
erection OF monument that should be wor-
tny OF him II Charleston an association
Vi the military and fire departments was
vtIganlzed and progressed SO successfully
tuaI IN 1895 charter was obtained, SO as TO
PuV uhe ASSOCIATION on q permanent basis:
oIher organizations were formed for the
sumo purpose, and made some progress in
the work. But it was reserved for the
Women OF Carolina, who in all her history
=. ."te not only inspired her sons to
o w. uneir best and bravest deeds, but have
t.cr peen ready themselves to strive with
nahd and heart for her honor, to undertake
any, accomplish this sacred duty, never for
%I1iinS their noble purpose through the
.tSInlg Gays OF peace, the terrors of war and
Me greater evils Of the years that followed.
Jltl now, when the clouds have nearly
Jared away and hope begins to shine again
s spGn Uhe land, they unveil to the world with
"Oing pageantry their finished work.
The CALHOUN MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
a. Inc Ladies Calhoun Monument Associa-
s avn was organized Jan. %, 1854. The
Ss sS oiaii is We're Mrs. Esther Monk, Presi-
Gr ~S, MRS. John NJ. Fluid and Mrs Henry
hay, vice Presidents; Miss E. b. Cheese
mo SSa pes ana Miss l.. $. Porter, Correspond
DE- secretaries; Aliss Maria Cheeseborough
i'Sscording Secretary, and Miss M. A. Yates
ME-. wards Mrs Snowden, J Treasurer. Mrs
mO onh removed from Charleston n few
hoon'ls later, and Mrs. George Robertson
n latte PRESIDENT, and has held that office
NO.. ue present time. A number of ladies
cba ,e also elected Diicctlesses who were
;s~l e es with the general conduct of the af-
tt, 'he association and with the special
sn3h. ootalnlng contributions and ex-
Tpliig Tie membership.
o,d aue result Of their effort, WAS Immediate
er,,1..,a cement and substantial sucr,rss 4
nT"5' .ueo OF prominent gentlemen were Sc
mapa,.a w auVlsc ami aid the ladies in the
tbrr senent of their affairs. and in 1883
mol. tep9rted that tho association might
ma,i undertake. the erection of moIiu-
he ,oc W lost S50,OO0. The cornerstone of
mbosi,i'.uIiilehG was accordingly laid with
NM H. ceremonies on june W, 1853.
iLa a... ~ ep accomplished, The members of
Nnf itNA NV lfitA Ilsif pff0ftN.
oro',, couraged by their s,icces presspd Vie,
cNoI . "i' tlans aud estimates we're dis.
york , "ild WHOM the war broke out the
"'@ on the eve Of accomplishment.
W, AFTER THE WAR.
bcb ,.n the war was over IL wae found that
lft s''' , we character Of the Investment,
ear.o N, ely one was without value. on
Contl'.l receipts dui1ng tle war were in
Ne. wee. ' we currency and all Of tho securl-
nanaino. realty dcpreoatcd, but there SIN
h.Tf ~ NV amount actually available SUI
y tho s..,,. lily The hops that the purpose
After cation might be carried out.
bether "il' ihe association was called
~ n,s, sud noDrd was presented. on
Hsr s ~. glo bad aided With thdr neens ~
nulu, many one bad died FOR rs
gbd \. w ilie women alio had conaii.
hai 49,. ''.iHls ~ Use Association many
flri si..l ~. il0 way. worn out by ths aof
" Hs 49,. fiusa Niay had eadafei como
80 10 ~ cont iiail ifeu o.ursllod b.
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